Bilingual Cook (Spanish Speaking) -HOPE

Description:

COMHAR is currently looking for a Cook to provide input into the planning and selection of menus for all meals for its HOPE PROGRAM.

The HOPE (Helping Opportunities for People's Empowerment) program is a site and community-based psychiatric rehabilitation program that is part of COMHAR's CIRC (Community Integrated Recovery Center) model for adults and seniors.

Schedule: The cook position is Monday thru Friday 8:30am – 2:00pm.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare and serve pre-selected designated meals
• Be knowledgeable of various healthy food recipes to provide an assortment of meals.
• Work with Coordinator to develop a menu for the month based on Member and team input
• Be knowledgeable of nutritional concerns and dietary restrictions of special needs individuals, i.e., diabetics, people with high blood pressure and high cholesterol, etc.
• Clean kitchen and dining areas after meal is served including pots, pans, cabinets, appliances, serving cart, and counter tops.
• Ensure preparatory tasks are completed, i.e., defrosting food or counting food items for the next day's menu.
• Complete inventory of all items and needed supplies in kitchen for weekly food shopping list.
• Practice safe food handling and food safety practices, i.e., proper sanitation, cleanliness, wrapping and freezing and defrosting of food items, handling of leftovers (labeling with dates and contents), use of sharp utensils, etc.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bi-Lingual Spanish/English, HS/G.E.D
• Must be certified in food service safety and sanitation
• Experience serving food for large groups of individuals preferred

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.

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Location: Middle East, PA, US

Posted Date: 9/27/2024